On 2 June 2026 the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued the news that, fueled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns, increasing the … Continue reading →
The following overview comes from an article on the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) website, where you can find more information. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a naturally occurring climate pattern known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation … Continue reading →
The current Hollywood fires have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 10,000 homes. The World Meteorological Organisation reports that 2024 was the warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level, which is a key factor … Continue reading →
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) Statement on the state of the global climate in 2018 was published on 25 November 2019. The following are the highlights of the report, originally published here. The full report is available here. 2018 is … Continue reading →